After 13 matches across two seasons, SG Pipers secured its first win as a brace from Tomas Domene and match-saving denials of custodian Tomas Santiago helped it beat Hyderabad Toofans 2-1 in Ranchi on Monday. Pipers hit the ground running, dominating the opening minutes of the contest. It earned a succession of penalty corners before…
Players of Bangladesh celebrate the wicket of Tilak Varma of India during the Asia Cup match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium on September 24, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sources within the International Cricket Council (ICC) have denied claims that security concerns could prevent the Bangladesh men’s…
India’s KL Rahul (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra praised KL Rahul’s composure, adaptability and finishing skills after the wicketkeeper-batter played a decisive unbeaten knock to steer India to a four-wicket win in a tense chase against New Zealand in the first ODI at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, on Sunday. Chasing…
Hockey India on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Telangana to host the Women’s 2026 Hockey World Cup qualifiers, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from March 8-14, 2026. The qualification tournament will feature eight international teams — host India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria — competing…
Abhishek Sharma of India speaks to Haris Rauf of Pakistan (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has launched a strong critique of the International Cricket Council, warning that the global governing body risks losing its relevance if it continues to function under what he described as the dominance of the Indian…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not received any communication from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on reports suggesting a change of venue for Bangladesh’s matches in the T20 World Cup. He said the issue is between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the ICC.India and Sri…
RCB W vs UPW W Live Score, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to carry forward the momentum from a spectacular opening-night win when they take on UP Warriorz on Monday at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. RCB’s last-ball victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians showcased Nadine de Klerk’s finishing brilliance, particularly her…
Mohammad Rizwan. (Getty Images) Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan retired out on Monday during a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades.Renegades batter Rizwan struggled to get quick runs as the innings approached the end, and could only muster 26 in 23 balls, including two boundaries and a six, before being called…
For a tournament still finding its feet, the four-team Women’s Hockey India League (HIL-W) moves remarkably fast. So much so that by the time fans begin settling into their seats, it already feels like time to pack up and leave. Ambition, when rushed, tends to trip over its own stick. Make no mistake, there are…
Virat Kohli reacts during the first ODI in Vadodara, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli may be India’s biggest crowd-puller, but the former captain has made it clear that he is uncomfortable with a long-standing habit of fans cheering when an Indian batter gets out — simply because it signals his arrival at the…
